Chromolithography Collection

Emperor Charles I of Austria, with his wife Zita, Crown Prince Otto and the three other children
Emperor Charles I of Austria (1887-1922), with his wife Zita, Crown Prince Otto and the three other children, c. 1918. Private Collection

Lokis brood. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Humorous Europe Map in 1914, 1914. Private Collection

Concord. The Triple Entente, 1914. Creator: Anonymous
Concord. The Triple Entente, 1914. Found in the Collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Odin and Fenrir, Freyr and Surt. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Binding of Fenris. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Mushroom. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Mushroom. Private Collection

ISABEAU of Bavaria (1371-1435). Queen of France (1385-1422), wife of Charles VI. Entry of Queen in Paris on August 22, 1389 for her coronation

Opera Il trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi, 1902. Private Collection

Harry Houdini, c. 1906. Creator: Anonymous
Harry Houdini, c. 1906. Private Collection

Illustration to A Happy Pair by Frederick Weatherly, 1890. Artist: Potter, Helen Beatrix (1866-1943)
Illustration to A Happy Pair by Frederick Weatherly, 1890. Private Collection

Map of Vladivostok, 1902. Artist: Anonymous
Map of Vladivostok, 1902. Private Collection

The operatic war in New York. Illustration from Puck. Private Collection

Egg family getting dressed in the morning (chromolitho)
5996094 Egg family getting dressed in the morning (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egg family getting dressed in the morning)

Clown and three monkeys playing music (chromolitho)
5996062 Clown and three monkeys playing music (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown and three monkeys playing music)

Naughty boy and his dog urinating into milk pails (colour litho)
6000045 Naughty boy and his dog urinating into milk pails (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty boy and his dog urinating into milk pails)

Monkey painting a portrait of a cat and a kitten (litho)
6000038 Monkey painting a portrait of a cat and a kitten (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey painting a portrait of a cat and a kitten)

A basket of kittens (colour litho)
6030030 A basket of kittens (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A basket of kittens)

Man and cattle, life in Syria and Palestine (colour litho)
6033712 Man and cattle, life in Syria and Palestine (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and cattle, life in Syria and Palestine)

Children gardening (chromolitho)
6032718 Children gardening (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children gardening)

Palermo, Sicily, Italy (chromolitho)
6031943 Palermo, Sicily, Italy (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palermo, Sicily, Italy)

Water nymph hovering over water (litho)
6031829 Water nymph hovering over water (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water nymph hovering over water)

Children hanging decorations on a Christmas tree (chromolitho)
6030618 Children hanging decorations on a Christmas tree (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jerusalem: Damascus Gate; Jaffa Gate (litho)
6012243 Jerusalem: Damascus Gate; Jaffa Gate (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damascus Gate; Jaffa Gate)

Jerusalem: The Golden Gate; St Stephen's Gate (litho)
6012240 Jerusalem: The Golden Gate; St Stephen's Gate (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Gate; St Stephen's Gate)

Jerusalem: Angel's Chapel (litho)
6012231 Jerusalem: Angel's Chapel (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel's Chapel)

Jerusalem: Interior of the Tomb (litho)
6012225 Jerusalem: Interior of the Tomb (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Tomb)

Chaotic traffic scene (colour litho)
6032964 Chaotic traffic scene (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection.

The Wawona Tree, 1901 (colour litho)
473487 The Wawona Tree, 1901 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wawona Tree, also known as Wawona Tunnel Tree)

Royal Oak near Schattenhofen, Bavaria, Germany, 1901 (colour litho)
473485 Royal Oak near Schattenhofen, Bavaria, Germany, 1901 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Giant Sinuous Pine tree and its root, at Bendestorf, near Hanover, Germany, 1901 (colour litho)
473478 Giant Sinuous Pine tree and its root, at Bendestorf, near Hanover, Germany, 1901 (colour litho) by European School

Joshua Trees, California, 1934 (colour litho)
473475 Joshua Trees, California, 1934 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Joshua Tree (Yucca Brevifolia), also known as yucca palm

Cissus Cramerianus, 1934 (colour litho)
473474 Cissus Cramerianus, 1934 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: drought resistant tree found in Southern Africa, Western Cape)

Spirit worship in Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho)
473642 Spirit worship in Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a series of illustrations of life in Burma (Myanmar)

The Bird dance in Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho)
473638 The Bird dance in Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General view of the monument to King Victor Emmanuel II in Rome (chromolitho)
2788706 General view of the monument to King Victor Emmanuel II in Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joseph Haydn, Austrian composer (litho)
2776664 Joseph Haydn, Austrian composer (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

Japanese artillery, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (colour litho)
2775572 Japanese artillery, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection.

Japanese infantry, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (colour litho)
2775571 Japanese infantry, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection.

British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805 (chromolitho)
2782795 British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805)

D'Amato, the faithful orderly, 1911 (chromolitho)
2782555 D'Amato, the faithful orderly, 1911 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: D'Amato, the faithful orderly, 1911)

The Scots Greys (chromolitho)
2782680 The Scots Greys (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scots Greys. Liebig card, published in early 20th century)

Siege gun, 16th Century (chromolitho)
2782546 Siege gun, 16th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege gun, 16th Century. Liebig card, published early 20th century)

Roman soldiers forming a 'tortoise' to attack a city (chromolitho)
2782995 Roman soldiers forming a 'tortoise' to attack a city (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho)
2782993 German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Zeppelin and Parseval airships (chromolitho)
2782755 Zeppelin and Parseval airships (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zeppelin and Parseval airships)

12-bore single-trigger over-and-under boxlock ejector gun by Sauer-Beretta, No. P06097 (wood & metal)
3431707 12-bore single-trigger over-and-under boxlock ejector gun by Sauer-Beretta, No. P06097 (wood & metal) by European School

Dancer holding a small figure of a man (chromolitho)
5996129 Dancer holding a small figure of a man (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancer holding a small figure of a man)

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Chromolithography, a vibrant art form that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captured the essence of various historical moments and cultural phenomena. From Emperor Charles I of Austria proudly posing with his wife Zita and their children to Lokis brood depicted in Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, these chromolithographs brought stories to life through vivid colors and intricate details. Intriguingly, a humorous Europe map from 1914 showcased the geopolitical landscape with a touch of satire. The Concord illustration portrayed the Triple Entente alliance in 1914, highlighting the delicate balance between nations on the brink of war. Meanwhile, Odin and Fenrir alongside Freyr and Surt emerged from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons as powerful symbols representing ancient mythology. The Binding of Fenris was another captivating scene from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons that captivated viewers with its dramatic portrayal. Shifting gears to opera, Giuseppe Verdi's renowned Il trovatore took center stage in a chromolithograph from 1902 while an illustration from Puck magazine humorously depicted an operatic war unfolding in New York. ISABEAU of Bavaria, Queen consort of France during medieval times, graced another chromolithograph capturing her regal presence. Notably, Harry Houdini mesmerized audiences with his daring escapades as shown in an anonymous portrait dating back to 1906. Frederick Weatherly's A Happy Pair found visual representation through Helen Beatrix Potter's charming illustrations dating back to 1890. These delightful images added depth to Weatherly's heartwarming tale. Lastly, Vladivostok came alive on a detailed map created by an anonymous artist in 1902. This port city situated on Russia's eastern coast became a focal point for trade and exploration during this era. Through chromolithography, these diverse subjects were immortalized in vibrant hues and intricate designs.